Care Products & Services Press Releases

Shackletons Signs Up To Dementia Alliance

Shackletons Ltd (29-Jul-14)

Shackletons joins over 1400 organisations to transform the quality of life for people with dementia as it signs up to the Dementia Action Alliance. Joining the Alliance, Shackletons has submitted an action plan setting out how… read full article

100 per cent tax relief available on Girbau’s water efficient washers

Girbau UK (29-Jul-14)

Businesses purchasing new Girbau HS six Series high speed washers can benefit from 100 per cent tax relief under the Government’s Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme. Thanks to the machines’ outstanding water efficiency, they have been… read full article

AKW FREE Guide to Creating Dementia-Friendly Bathrooms

AKW Ltd (29-Jul-14)

The bathroom is one of the most challenging and potentially dangerous places for a person with dementia, so sympathetic design is imperative to reduce the risk of slips, falls and scalds and to ensure the person feels safe and comfortable.… read full article

Why are you still wasting money on overpriced energy?

Simply Business Energy Ltd (23-Jul-14)

With stories of mismanagement, lack of staff and providers failing to meet CQC standards hitting the headlines on a daily basis, the eyes of the nation are increasingly turned towards the care home industry. But providers are facing… read full article

New Training Centre

HDP Education Solutions Ltd (17-Jul-14)

We are proud to announce our move into our new centre in Coalville in Leicestershire. We now have somewhere in the region of 3400 square feet of space, a brand new kitchen area, dedicated classroom space, offices, stores, and disabled… read full article

Adastra 111 software manages 10,000,000 NHS 111 calls

Advanced Computer Software Group plc (14-Jul-14)

A call handler from Care UK has managed the 10,000,000th call. Advanced Health & Care predicts 5,000,000 more calls will be managed by the end of the year 14 July 2014 - Figures released today reveal that Adastra 111, a market… read full article

Northamptonshire Care Home Saved From Closure

DC Care Property Agents (10-Jul-14)

In light of recent negative press surrounding the care industry, specialist care agents DC Care are particularly pleased to report a good news, success story. DC Care received instructions from the administrators Moorfields Corporate… read full article

Concerns over energy prices will hit care homes hardest

Simply Business Energy Ltd (09-Jul-14)

A recent report has highlighted the major concerns of UK businesses about rising energy prices, and the remedial action that companies have or would consider taking. With care homes unable to take many of these actions, any further… read full article

Dome firm crowned Green Champions

Solardome Industries (03-Jul-14)

Hampshire based Solardome Industries has won a top environmental award from The Green Organisation at its Green Apple Awards, which took place on Monday. The Southampton firm was crowned Green Champion 2014 in the Built Environment… read full article

Shackletons Join Faces Campaign

Shackletons Ltd (02-Jul-14)

Shackletons become part of a national advertising campaign to raise awareness of the BCFA (The British Contract Furnishing Association) its members and membership. See if you can spot our national sales manager, Jason Bloom! If… read full article

NEW RANGE FOR COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Shackletons Ltd (30-Jun-14)

Shackletons has launched a new bedroom furniture range for the care home sector designed specifically to tackle cognitive and visual impairment. Called the Limoges Furniture Collection the range, as its name may suggest, is… read full article

Shampoo Caps for Dementia Sufferers

Una PersonalCare (27-Jun-14)

Our Shampoo caps are designed to wash the hair without the need of water. Quick and easy to use, with minimal amount of stress. Simply apply the Shampoo cap to the hair like a shower cap, making sure all the hair is covered and then… read full article

Great news: New energy study results for Carehomes

Simply Business Energy Ltd (25-Jun-14)

A recent study by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has highlighted the unfairness perceived by many small business owners, including carehomes, in the current business energy market. Simply Business Energy is keen to challenge… read full article

Newcross Healthcare boost local employment figures in Shrewsbury

Newcross Healthcare Solutions (19-Jun-14)

Newcross Healthcare Solutions specialises in supplying top-quality healthcare staff for public, private and individual clients. Due to high demand for its services, this successful employer is to open its newest branch in Shrewsbury… read full article

Enthusiastic about the 2014 care home market

Aldridge Care Homes (19-Jun-14)

It is predicated that 2014 will be a busier year for Care Home sales in the UK, with demand continuing to outstrip supply for the higher end top quality businesses. With the market showing an active start to the year for both the… read full article

Oxford NHS Foundation Trust joins Advanced Health & Care to discuss mobile

Advanced Computer Software Group plc (19-Jun-14)

Advanced Health & Care (Advanced), a leading supplier of IT solutions to the health and care sector, will be hosting a seminar at Health+Care 2014 (25th and 26th June 2014 at the Excel Exhibition and Conference Centre in London).… read full article

Shackletons staff care for their community

Shackletons Ltd (19-Jun-14)

Workers from care home furniture manufacturer Shackletons donated essential foodstuffs to their local community food bank in Batley, West Yorkshire, to help ensure families in need have access to three meals a day. Sandra… read full article

Show Time for Derby Care Homes

Broadway Events Ltd (18-Jun-14)

A dedicated show for care homes is coming to Derby on the 24th June at Derbyshire County Cricket Club. Care Roadshow Derby is free to all care professionals to attend and offers a variety of features to inform you with the latest… read full article

Quality is the Key

Aldridge Care Homes (18-Jun-14)

The Care Home industry has seen both challenging and changing market conditions. With a seemingly reluctance from the banks to lend, supposedly reduced values being quoted to sellers and the ever increasing importance for a Home… read full article

Switching energy suppliers should be a priority for care homes

Simply Business Energy Ltd (16-Jun-14)

Cutting down on expenses in care homes is becoming crucial if the business is to maintain a healthy financial status. However, the challenge to all care home operators is to do this without cutting quality of care and services. Finding… read full article